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2002 Beneteau Oceanis 42CC - Australian Registered Proven Bluewater Cruiser
Kanyaka offers the ideal combination of comfort, safety, and proven offshore capability. Designed by Beneteau for serious cruising couples and liveaboards, the sought-after Centre Cockpit layout provides excellent protection at sea, generous accommodation, and outstanding storage for extended voyages.
With a remarkable ownership history spanning the Atlantic, Caribbean, Pacific, and now Australia, Kanyaka has been carefully upgraded and continuously maintained by dedicated owners. Her recent refit program has transformed her into a highly capable long-range cruising yacht ready for her next adventure.
Ownership History
2003 - 2013 | First Owner (United Kingdom & Caribbean)
Purchased new in the United Kingdom in 2003, Kanyaka successfully completed an Atlantic crossing to Barbados before enjoying light private cruising throughout the Caribbean.
2013 - 2022 | Second Owner (Barbados)
Privately owned and maintained in Barbados, cruising locally throughout the Caribbean region.
2022 - Present | Current Australian Owner
Acquired by the current Australian owner in early 2022, Kanyaka underwent a refit and systems upgrade program in preparation for long-range ocean passagemaking.
Refit & Upgrades (Grenada - 2022)
Significant investment was made to modernise the vessel and enhance offshore reliability, including:
Complete navigation and instrument package
Hydraulic autopilot
New standing rigging
Profurl headsail furler
Rocna anchor
Victron solar power system
Custom solar arch with integrated dinghy davits
New dodger, bimini, and full canvas enclosure
Watermaker
Inverter installation
2024 | Pacific Crossing
Following her upgrades, Kanyaka successfully completed a Pacific crossing, demonstrating her seaworthiness, reliability, for offshore cruising.
Recent Improvements (2025)
Following importation to Australia, further substantial upgrades were completed, including:
Australian import documentation completed
Topsides repainted
Fresh antifoul application
Additional solar panels installed
New anchor chain
Lifelines replaced
240V electrical system upgraded to fully integrate inverter operation
New cutlass bearing
New dripless shaft seal
Cassette/composting toilet installation
Whether your plans involve coastal cruising, liveaboard life, or bluewater adventures throughout the Pacific and beyond, Kanyaka presents an opportunity to acquire a ocean-proven Beneteau Oceanis 42CC.
| Reference: | 1956 |
| Name: | Kanyaka |
| Location: | Mooloolaba QLD |
| Region: | Queensland |
| Year: | 2002 |
| Designer: | Jean-Marie Finot - Groupe Finot |
| Builder: | Chantiers Beneteau SA, Saint Helaire, France |
| Length: | 41′ 10″ (12.74m) |
| Beam: | 3.91m |
| Draft: | 1.74m |
| Displacement: | 8.96 tonne |
| Keel/Ballast: | Fin |
| Hull Material: | Fibreglass/GRP |
| Deck Material: | Fibreglass/GRP |
| Engine: | 2022 D2-55 |
| Engine Make: | Volvo Penta |
| HorsePower: | 40 hp |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol |
| Engine Hours: | 3000 |
| Fuel Consumption: | 2 litres per hour @ 1800rpm @ 6 knots |
| Cruise Speed: | 2 LPH @ 1800 rpm @ 6knots |
| Propulsion: | Inboard Shaft Drive |
| Thrusters: | Electric bow thruster |
| Fuel Capacity: | 240 litres |
| WaterCapacity: | 540l - 300l Forward 240l aft |
| Galley: | Longitudinal galley to port |
| Refrigeration: | 12v Compressor refridgerator with freezer |
| Stove: | None |
| WaterMaker: | SeaWater Pro 40 US gallon/hour using AC HP pump requires servicing |
| Accommodation: | FWD - Double berth AFT - Queen size island berth with excellent headroom Saloon table can be converted to additional double |
| Cabins: | 2 |
| Berths: | 6 |
| Shower: | Hot/cold standalone shower in master cabin ensuite. Second shower in FWD head. Cold transom shower |
| Toilet: | Manual in master cabin ensuite. Cassette/compost in FWD head |
| Entertainment: | AM/FM radio |
| Dinghy: | 2.7m aluminium hull RIB |
| Outboard: | 8hp Yamaha |
| Covers: | Dodger, bimini plus full canvas and clears |
| Ground Tackle: | Rocna 25kg 2023 70m galvanised 10mm short link chain 2025, Leroy and Somers 12 Volt Electric windlass |
| Safety Gear: | Coastal safety gear Series Drogue - The ultimate storm safety device |
| Life Raft: | 6-person life raft |
| Epirb: | GME MT605G GPS |
| Flares: | 2 x red hand, 2 x orange smoke |
| Electrics: | 12 Volt DC, 240 Volt shore power 50Hz Amp, Lithium LifePo4 batteries 400Ah |
| Electronics/Navigation: | Lowrance Link 9 with inbuilt AIS receiving VHF/HF Radio, Raymarine Hydraulic Auto Pilot, Raymarine Axiom 9 Plotter/GPS, Raymarine Log/Sounder, Raymarine Wind |
| Sail Inventory: | Main Sail - Precision 2024 Ocean Series Head Sails - Doyle Ocean Spinnaker |
| Mast/Rigging: | Z Spar in Mast Furling, double swept back spreaders Rig replaced 2023 |
| Deck Gear: | Steering - Hydraulic, Wheel is Bulkhead Mounted 2 X Lewmar 40 Self Tailing Manual1 X Lewmar 20 Self Tailing Manual, Cabin Top Lewmar 20 Self Tailing Electric Power Davit driven by Electric Cabin Top Winch Factory-built fold-down transom that seamlessly converts the aft deck into a spacious swimming platform. This design provides secure, direct access to the water and tender |
